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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Wildcats vs. Xavier
- (13-14) Villanova Wildcats vs. Xavier Musketeers (20-7)
- Date: Tuesday, February 21st
- Time: 6:30 ET
- Venue: Cintas Center, Cincinnati
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Wildcats +193 | Musketeers -232
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Villanova +5.5 | Xavier -5.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 147.5
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Villanova Wildcats
As they head into their 28th game of the season, Villanova currently holds a 13-14 record. Out of 13 road games this season, Villanova has a record of 4-9.
Having been the underdog in 7 games, the Wildcats have gone 1-6 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +5.5 underdogs on the spread.
Villanova currently has a record of 7-9 in Big East action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 6-5.
Coming into the game, Caleb Daniels is the team leader in scoring, averaging 15.9 points per game.
In addition to his scoring, Daniels is grabbing 4.6 rebounds and adding 2.6 assists. Villanova’s second leading scorer is Eric Dixon, who has hit 50.0% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 15.7 points per game.
Wildcats Offense
Villanova’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 72.6, which places them 158th in the NCAA.
This season, the Wildcats have taken 46.02% of their shots behind the three-point line, which is 94th% in the NCAA. Villanova is averaging 9.3 made 3’s per game on a shooting percentage of 9.3% (86th).
In terms of pace, Villanova is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 62.7 per contest, placing them just 662nd in college basketball. Currently, Villanova’s 34.9 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Wildcats are averaging 10.2 offensive boards per game.
Xavier Musketeers
As they head into their 28th game of the season, Xavier currently holds a 20-7 record. Currently, the Musketeers have been the home team 17 times, sitting with a record of 15-2.
Getting ready to play for the 19 times as the favorite, the Musketeers have gone 17-2 in those matchups. Playing at home, Xavier comes into this game as -5.5 point favorite.
Xavier currently has a record of 12-4 in Big East action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 8-3.
Coming into the game, Souley Boum is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.2 points per game.
In addition to his scoring, Boum is grabbing 4.0 rebounds and adding 4.7 assists. Xavier’s second leading scorer is Jack Nunge, who has hit 52.7% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.7 points per game.
Musketeers Key Stats
The Musketeers’ offense heads into the game ranked 118th in the NCAA at 73.9 points per contest. Xavier’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 64.32% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 171st in overall field goal percentage at 44.6%. When the Musketeers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 32.5% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Xavier is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 68.3 per contest, placing them just 417th in college basketball.
Currently, the team is pulling down rebounds at a similar rate to the NCAA average at 37.3 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 10.4 offensive boards per game.
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Villanova vs. Xavier CBB Betting Trends
- First, Villanova is 3-2 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Wildcats are 3-2 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, Villanova is 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 5-5 SU.
- At this point, Wildcats are 0-3 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Musketeers are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Villanova Wildcats vs. Xavier Musketeers CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Xavier Musketeers -5.5
Based on our analysis, we feel good about taking the Xavier Musketeers to take care of business in their matchup vs. Villanova. Heading into action, Xavier is favored to win, with a point spread sitting at -5.5.
Not only does the team have a good track record vs. the spread at home of late 6-4, but they are also doing a good job getting to the line this season.
Look for their ability to rack up points at the charity stripe to play a big role in the Musketeers’ coming home with the win and covering the spread.
Free Villanova vs Xavier Betting Pick: Xavier ATS
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